Dear Friend, With the holiday season upon us, we are constantly surrounded with advertising encouraging us to buy more and buy new. But buying new comes with risks – such as exposure to toxic chemicals in our clothing. Unfortunately, children and workers are particularly susceptible to the negative health consequences of chemicals in clothing, but for different reasons. Workers are exposed to higher amounts of toxic chemicals in their workplace and in the communities surrounding apparel manufacturing. And in some cases, workers are not given proper safety gear, increasing the risk of toxic exposure. Children are at risk because they are rapidly developing, and toxic chemicals leaching from clothes can harm their development. Fortunately, you can take action to help end the risk of exposure to toxic chemicals for both children and workers! Tell Carter’s, the largest children’s clothing brand in the US, to end toxic chemicals! Carter’s needs to publicly disclose what harmful chemicals workers and children are being exposed to; otherwise, consumers have no way of knowing what the impact of their Carter’s purchase is. ► Looking for holiday gifts that don’t include buying new clothing? Check Green America’s tips for shopping sustainably this holiday season. ► If you do need new clothing, our Toxic Textiles Scorecard ranks clothing brands on their chemical management! ► Take a deep dive on some of the fashion industry's biggest environmental and social problems in our newest Green American magazine: Unraveling the Fashion Industry. ► Take action: Tell Carter’s, the largest children’s clothing brand in the US, to end toxic chemicals! Thank you for your continued support, | 
